Business with Human Resources
(Business Studies)

INTRODUCTION:

If you have a passion for organisation and would love to have an admin role in the busy human resources section of a company, then this is your course. Get to grips with knowledge on staff training, recruitment, employers rights and responsibilities and all that happens in the industrial relations arena and take that step.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
• Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.

DURATION:

September to May.

FEES:

€300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50). See fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies – 5M2102.

• QQI Component Maths – 5N1833 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression).

COURSE CONTENT

ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS

• Microsoft Outlook (online) – This Microsoft Outlook workshop will give information on accessing your college email, Outlook layout, how to send and receive emails, attaching/downloading a file and reply options.  It also covers organising your emails – folders etc, Outlook settings, signature, out-of-office reply, using the calendar, setting up meetings, setting up reminders and to do lists. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.  
• Digital Marketing (online) – A basic introduction to the world of Digital Marketing. A Certificate of completion is issued on completion. 
• Data Protection (online) – This course gives learners an overview of GDPR. The workshop examines what GDPR stands for and gives an understanding of the current data protection rules and obligations. The learners also receive information on the types of data, the terminology associated with GDPR, the penalties with breaches, storage of data and general do’s and don’ts regarding data. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion. 
• Mastering the Professional phone conversation (online) – This workshop gives the learner the knowledge and skills when answering the telephone professionally in the workplace. Additionally, handling telephone complaints and ending calls is also covered. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion. 

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE

Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in an office environment. Work placement is a highly valued component of the student experience here at the college. An excellent opportunity for you to gain insight into the world of work. Students are encouraged to source their own Work Placement but you will be supported by the Work Placement team should you need assistance to do this.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Excellent progression opportunities to other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations with:

• MTU Cork (CCPS)
• MTU Kerry
• SETU (Waterford & Carlow) 

Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course will lead to employment opportunities in the recruitment, human resource and personnel departments in a variety of companies. Successful graduates of the course will be fully qualified to take up employment is any modern office environment.